Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $49.70 | 5.597% | $52.4817 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $139.29 | 9.158% | $152.0462 | $152.05 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
Purchase #3 | $129.61 | 5.565% | $136.8228 | $136.82 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
Purchase #4 | $230.26 | 6.726% | $245.7473 | $245.75 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
Purchase #5 | $99.25 | 12.521% | $111.6771 | $111.68 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
Purchase #6 | $157.90 | 12.674% | $177.9122 | $177.91 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
Purchase #7 | $196.81 | 13.218% | $222.8243 | $222.82 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.82 | $1,099.5116 | $1,099.51 | $1,099.50 | $1,099.40 |